2 lb Russet; (baking) potatoes
1/2 c Vegetable oil
1 lb Thinly sliced smoked salmon
Sour cream as an
-accompaniment
Peel half the potatoes, grate them coarse (preferably in a food processor),
and press them between several thicknesses of paper towel to remove any
excess moisture. In a large heavy skillet heat 1/4 cup of the oil over
moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking. In a bowl toss the
grated potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, form them into 4 patties,
and in the skillet cook the patties, tamping them down with a spatula, for
5 minutes on each side, or until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked
through. Transfer the pancakes to paper towels to drain and keep them warm
in a 200F. oven. Make 4 more pancakes in the same manner with the remaining
potatoes and oil and serve the pancakes with the smoked salmon and the sour
cream.
Serves 8.
Yields
1 servings